Dayson
Every Dayson since 1983 — 930 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dayson
Dayson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,282 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 930 American babies have been named Dayson. Its peak came in 2015, when 68 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dayson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dayson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #4,282 |
| 2024 | 27 | #4,008 |
| 2023 | 20 | #4,918 |
| 2022 | 35 | #3,353 |
| 2021 | 32 | #3,517 |
| 2020 | 28 | #3,745 |
| 2019 | 28 | #3,819 |
| 2018 | 43 | #2,810 |
| 2017 | 46 | #2,687 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,075 |
| 2015 | 68 | #2,072 |
| 2014 | 36 | #3,102 |
| 2013 | 43 | #2,724 |
| 2012 | 52 | #2,423 |
| 2011 | 46 | #2,639 |
| 2010 | 37 | #3,086 |
| 2009 | 26 | #3,942 |
| 2008 | 30 | #3,577 |
| 2007 | 29 | #3,622 |
| 2006 | 35 | #3,101 |
| 2005 | 31 | #3,254 |
| 2004 | 21 | #4,154 |
| 2003 | 24 | #3,651 |
| 2002 | 21 | #3,941 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,164 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,841 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,173 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,410 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dayson in 2025?
Dayson ranked #4,282 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dayson?
930 babies have been named Dayson in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dayson most popular?
Dayson peaked in 2015, when 68 newborns received the name.
Is Dayson a boy or girl name?
Dayson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dayson rising or falling?
Dayson is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.